Africa
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How slavery reparations could help make yearning to return to Africa a reality
The global push for transatlantic slavery reparations increasingly frames the “right of return” to Africa as a central pillar of reparative justice. For centuries, pan-African movements and groups like the…
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Zambia’s election: President Hichilema must preserve his country’s democratic reputation
Zambia’s 2026 election carries significance beyond its borders, placing the country’s democratic reputation under renewed scrutiny. President Hakainde Hichilema enters the election after pursuing difficult economic reforms and restructuring Zambia’s…
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Heatwave drives major wildfires across North Africa
A dangerous summer heatwave accompanied by blistering Saharan winds has ignited severe North Africa heatwave wildfires, devastating forests, agricultural zones, and rural villages across Algeria and Tunisia. Video reporting by Al…
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Rising Above Displacement: A Young Girl’s Vision to Improve Learning in Somalia’s Marginalized Communities
A transformative World Bank-funded initiative is enabling young women from vulnerable and displaced communities to pursue higher education through the Somalia Rajo Kaaba scholarship program. Highlighted in a feature story by the World…
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Uganda declares end to Ebola outbreak
Uganda’s Ministry of Health officially declared the Uganda Ebola outbreak end following rigorous epidemiological surveillance and rapid containment of imported cases. According to reporting by Al Jazeera, public health officials confirmed that all…
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Al-Shabab kills five Kenyan security personnel in ambush
Cross-border security challenges flared along the Kenya-Somalia border following an Al Shabab Kenya ambush security attack that left five police officers dead in Garissa County. Reporting from Al Jazeera confirms that the…
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What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?
As severe fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces continues to displace millions, achieving a Sudan conflict peace resolution requires coordinated international diplomacy and enforced ceasefires. A panel…
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Why is Uganda experiencing a food crisis?
A converging humanitarian emergency across East Africa has pushed over 1.5 million people toward acute hunger, driven by complex Uganda food crisis causes. Reporting from Al Jazeera details how the worst drought…
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After fleeing Sudan’s war, refugees battle thirst in Chad’s camps
An alarming humanitarian disaster is unfolding across eastern Chad as over 938,000 displaced people face critical shortages, with Sudan refugees Chad water supplies running dangerously dry across overcrowded camps. According to reporting by…
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Cyprus: Guterres calls for renewed trust and a new meeting on the way forward
The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to renew the UN peacekeepers DRC mandate, authorizing the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO) to continue…
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La creación de un nuevo partido por Bassirou Diomaye Faye y la reconfiguración del poder en Senegal
El presidente de Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye anunció la creación de un nuevo partido político denominado Kiiray–The Republican Patriots, formalizando así su ruptura con Ousmane Sonko, quien fuera su principal…
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Haiti: Signs of hope despite gang violence and political uncertainty
As geopolitical conflict deepens across major international maritime trade routes, the expanding UN global shipping standstill impact is threatening fundamental stability in developing nations. According to recent briefings from the International Maritime…
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Beyond LNG: Berlin’s red-carpet diplomacy signals a bigger bet on Algeria
As European heavy industries search for reliable alternatives to pipeline gas, the expanding Germany Algeria energy partnership represents a vital geopolitical shift. Shifting away from past reliance on Eastern European energy grids,…
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Mandela Day: What his legacy means in today’s South Africa
As the nation navigates complex demographic shifts and persistent economic inequality, the annual celebration of the Mandela Day South Africa legacy faces an intense political re-evaluation. Established by the United Nations in…
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How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in Africa
As geopolitical competition intensifies, the shifting US China sanctions Africa business landscape is creating severe challenges for multinational firms. Overlapping legal frameworks from Washington and Beijing are forcing corporate compliance officers into…
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‘Witch-hunt’ in Niger as military regime rounds up LGBTQ+ population.
Niger has launched a crackdown on LGBTQ+ people following the introduction of a new penal code earlier this year. According to local media, authorities have arrested up to 40 people,…
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What happened on South Africa’s anti-migrant ‘deadline day’
Recently, tensions reached a boiling point across the nation as June 30 marked South Africa’s anti-migrant deadline. Consequently, widespread protests erupted in major cities, including Johannesburg and Durban. Campaign groups, such as the…
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UN Human Rights Council to hold urgent meeting on Sudan crisis
The global community is currently witnessing a massive humanitarian emergency in Africa. Recently, the United Nations announced a Sudan crisis urgent meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. Specifically, the UN Human Rights Council aims to address…
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Zimbabwe’s climate migrants fear eviction as crackdown intensifies
The recent report on Zimbabwe’s climate migrants highlights the growing intersection between environmental change, urbanization, and social vulnerability. As prolonged droughts and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns continue to affect rural…
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Chinese medical team arrives in DR Congo to help fight Ebola, filling US void.
First and foremost, the scale of this health crisis requires immediate and robust international cooperation. According to recent reports, a specialized Chinese anti-epidemic medical team has officially arrived in Kinshasa…
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What drives better education quality management in Africa?
Six Years of Evidence on Education Quality IIEP-UNESCO’s Programme to Support Education Quality Management (PAPIQ) examined educational reforms implemented across several African countries over six years. The study found that…
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What is the Lobito Corridor, cited by US Africa envoy as model for ties?
The United States interest on shifting toward a trade and investment focused policy in Africa, with the Lobito Corridor.
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The Reparations Dilemma: Quantifying Historical Debt
The Transition from Moral Acknowledgment to Financial Liability By mid-2026, the global discourse on slavery has transitioned from a phase of symbolic apologies and moral acknowledgment to a concrete debate…
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Africa Economic Update (April 2026)
World Bank. Making Industrial Policy Work in Africa This report by the World Bank analyzes the economic outlook of Sub-Saharan Africa and focuses on a central question: how to make…
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3 ways Africa can maximize the value of its critical minerals and finance its future
Africa’s vast reserves of cobalt, manganese, lithium, copper and rare earth elements are emerging as a crucial lever to narrow a development financing gap estimated at “$1.6 trillion,” especially as…
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Africa’s Silence on the Iran War Speaks Volumes
Cautious Continental Response First, American governments adopt restrained positions, emphasizing neutrality while avoiding explicit alignment with Iran or its adversaries. Diplomatic Balancing Moreover, reactions reflect diverse diplomatic ties with the…
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Realizing Africa’s digital trade potential under the AfCFTA
Introduction to Digital Trade Transformation Firstly, Africa’s digital trade is positioned as a key driver of economic integration and inclusive growth under the AfCFTA framework. Emerging Opportunity Landscape Moreover, the…
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Local Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Africa
In the article “Improving Access to Essential Medicines Through Local Manufacturing in Africa,” published by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Hlazo Mkandawire examines the structural challenges and opportunities facing Africa’s…
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US’s new scramble for Africa is biomedical imperialism
The Militarization of Global Health Governance In a critical analysis published in March 2026, Al Jazeera examines how the renewed United States strategy toward the African continent has mutated into…
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A Guide to Trump’s Second-Term Military Strikes and Actions
Expanding Use of Military Force Since returning to power in 2025, the U.S. president Donald Trump has increasingly relied on military strikes and operations across several regions. Continuity With Past…